Atomic Structure II

3 Mark Questions
1.

State Heisenbergs Uncertainty principle.

[March 06, 08, Oct 07, 09]

2.

What are the conditions for effective hydrogen bonding? [Oct 06]

3.

Distinguish between a particle and a wave. [June 06]

4.

Why is He 2 not formed? or He 2 is hypothetical why? [Mar 07, Oct 08]

5.

What is bond order? [June 07]

6.

What is significance of negative electronic energy? [June 08, 09]

7.

Define hybridization [March 09].

5 Mark Questions
1.

Explain the formation of oxygen molecule by molecular orbital theory.

[March 06, June 06, Oct 07]

2.

Discuss Davisson and Germers experiment.

[March 07]

3.

Derive de Broglies equation. What is its significance? [Oct 06, June 07]

4.

Explain the formation of N 2 by molecular orbital theory? [June 08, Oct 08, June 09]

5.

Give any five postulates of molecule orbital theory. [March 08]

6.

The uncertainty in the position of a moving bullet of mass 10 g is 10-5 m. Calculate the

uncertainty in its velocity. [March 09]

7.
energy.

The wavelength of a moving body of mass 0.1 mg is 3.31 10-29 m. Calculate its kinetic
[Oct 09]

Periodic Classification II
3 Mark Questions
1.

Why is electron affinity of fluorine less than that of chlorine? [March 06, June 09]

2.

Why is the first ionization energy of Beryllium greater than that of Lithium? [June 06]

3.

Explain why the first ionizations energy of Be is greater than that of B. [Oct 06, June 08]

4.

Compare the ionization energy of nitrogen with that of oxygen. [March 07]

5.

If the d (C CI) is 1.76 and r (CI) is 0.99 , find the radius of carbon atom. [June 07]

6.

Calculate the effective nuclear charge experienced by the 4s electron in potassium

atom. [Oct 07]

7.

Define electron affinity.

[March 08]

8.

Mention the disadvantages of Pauling and Mullikans electro negativity Scale. [Oct 08]

9.

Ionization energy of Neon is greater than that of Fluorine. Give reason. [March 09]

10.

Why Ionization energy of Fluorine greater than that of oxygen. [Oct 09]

5 Mark Questions
1.

Explain Paulings method to determine ionic radii. [March 06, Oct 09]

2.

Explain the various factors that affect electron affinity. [June 06, Oct 06, March 07, June

07, March 09]

3.

Explain the Pauling scale for the determination of electro negativity. Mention the

disadvantage of Pauling Scale. [March 08]

4.

Explain various factors which influence ionization energy. [ June 08]

5.

How are electro negativity values useful in finding out the percentage of ionic character

of polar covalent bond?

6.

[Oct 08]

How do electronegativity values help to find out the nature of bonding between atoms?

[Oct 07, June 09].

p Block Elements
3 Mark Questions
1.

H 3 PO 4 is triprotic. Prove. [March 06]

2.

Prove that phosphorous acid is a powerful reducing agent. [June 06]

3.

Write a note on plumbo solvency. [June 06, Oct 06, June 07, 09]

4.

Prove that P 2 O 5 is a powerful dehydrating agent. [Oct 06, March 09]

(OR)

5.

Illustrate the dehydrating property of phosphorus pentoxide (P 2 O 5 ) with two examples.

[March 07]
6.

Why is HF not stored in silica or glass bottles? Write the equation.[March 07]

7.

Illustrate the oxidizing power of fluorine.[June 07]

8.

Write the uses of Helium. [Oct 07]

9.

Write about the Holmes signal. [Oct 07, 09]

10.

How is potash alum prepared? [March 08]

11.

Draw the electronic structure of H 3 PO 3 [March 08]

12.

How phosphoric acid is prepared in the laboratory? [June 08]

13.

Give the uses of neon. [June 08]

14.

Give the electronic structure of i) H 3 PO 3

15.

What are the interhalogen compounds? Give preparation of any one. [Oct 08]

16.

What is inert pair effect? [March 09]

17.

What happens when phosphorus acid is heated? [June 09]

18.

H 3 PO 3 is diprotic why? [Oct 09].

ii) PCl 5 [Oct 08]

5 Mark Questions
1.

How is fluorine isolated from their fluorides by Dennis method?

[March 06, Oct 09]

2.

Describe in detail how noble gases are isolated by Dewars method.

[June 06, June 09]

3.

Mention the uses of silicones.

[March 07]

4.

Describe in detail how noble gases are isolated from air by Ramsay Raleighs method.

[Oct 06]
5.

Illustrate i) tribasic nature of orthophosphoric acid

acid

ii) reducing property of phosphorus

[June 07]

6.

Discuss the structure of interhalogen compounds of AX and AX 5 type

7.

How does fluorine differ from other halogen compounds.

8.

How is lead extracted from its ore.

9.

Explain the following i) dehydrating property of P 2 O 5

[Oct 07]

[March 08, 09]

[June 08]
ii) Oxidizing power of fluorine.

[Oct 08]

d Block Elements
3 Mark Questions
1.

Explain why Mn 2+ is more stable than Mn 3+.

2.

A substance is found to have a magnetic moment of 3.9 BM. How many unpaired

electrons does it contain?

[March 06]

[ March 06]

3.

Why do transition elements form complexes?

[June 06, Oct 06, June 08, 09]

4.

Give any two evidences for the oxidising nature of potassium dichromate. [ June 06]

5.

Why do d-block elements have variable oxidation states? [Oct 06, March 07, June 07,

March 09]
6.

How is chrome-plating done? [Oct 06, March 08]

7.

Write the action of aqua regia on gold. [March 07]

8.

Explain electrolytic refining of copper.

9.

What is spitting of silver and how is it prevented? [Oct 07, 08]

10.

What is the action of heat on copper sulphate crystals? Write the equation [March 08]

11.

Write the reaction of CuSO 4 with KCN.

[June 08]

12.

What is the action of NaOH on Zn?

[Oct 08]

13.

What is chromyl chloride test? Give the equation also. [March 09]

14.

Why Zn2+ Salts white Ni2+ salts are coloured?

15.

Why do d-block elements formed coloured ions?

16.

What happens when KI solution is added to an aqueous solution of copper sulphate?

[June 07]

[June 09]
[Oct 09]

[Oct 09]

5 Mark Questions
1.

How is zinc extracted from its chief ore?

[March 06, June 09]

2.

Explain the extraction of silver from its chief ore (Argentite). [June 06, Oct 07, June 08]

3.

How is gold extracted from its ore? [Oct 06, June 07, March 08, Oct 09]

4.

Explain how potassium dichromate is extracted from chromite ore. [March 07]

5.

Explain aluminothermic process involved in the extraction of chromium. [Oct 08, March

09]

PROBLEMS

An element (A) belongs to group number 11 and period number 4. (A) is a reddish brown
metal. (A) reacts with HCl in the presence of air and gives compound (B). (A) also reacts with
conc. HNO 3 to give compound (C) with the liberation of NO 2 . Identify (A), (B) and (C). Explain
the reactions. [March 06]


The sulphide ore of an element of group 12 when roasted gave compound (A) which on
reduction with carbon gave the element (B). The carbonate (C) of this element is used for skin
diseases. Identify (A), (B) and (C) and write the required reactions. [Oct 06]

Silver reacts with dil. HNO 3 to give compound (A) which on heating at 723 K gives (B),
(B) on further heating gives (C). Further compound (A) reacts with KBr and gives (D) which is
highly useful in photography. Identity (A), (B), (C) and (D) Write the reactions. [June 06, March
09]

An element (A) occupies group number 11 and period number 4. This metal is extracted
from its mixed sulphide ore (B), (A) reacts with dil. H 2 SO 4 in presence of air and forms (C)
which is colourless. With water (C) gives a blue compound (D). Identify (A), (B), (C) and (D) and
explain the reactions. [March 07]

An element (A) belonging to group 6 and period 4 is silvery white in colour. Red hot, (A)
decomposes steam liberating hydrogen and forming (B). (A) also reacts with conc. sulphuric
acid forming (C) with evolution of SO 2 . Identify (A), (B) and (C). Explain the two reactions.
[June 07]

An element (A) belonging to Group No. 11 and Period No. 4 is extracted from the pyrite
ore. (A) reacts with oxygen at two different temperatures forming compounds (B) and (C). (A)
also reacts with conc. HNO 3 to give (D) with the evolution of NO 2 . Find out (A), (B), (C) and (D).
Explain the reactions. [Oct 07]

The metal (B) is extracted from the ore (A). On treatment with dil. nitric acid metal (B)
gives a compound (C) which is also known as Lunar Caustics. The compound (C) on treatment
with KI gives a yellow precipitate (D). Find (A) (B) (C) and (D). Explain the reactions for the
formation of (C) and (D). [March 08]

A bluish white metal (A) present in 4th period and 12th group on heating in air gives a
white cloud (B). Metal (A) on treatment with conc. H 2 SO 4 gives the compound (C) and also (D).
Find (A) (B) (C) and (D). Explain the reactions. [June 08]

An element [A] belonging to Group 12 and Period 4 is bluish white in colour. (A) reacts.
with hot conc. H 2 SO 4 forming (B) with liberation of SO 2 . (A) also reacts with dil. HNO 3 forming
(C) with liberation of N 2 O. Identify (A), (B) and (C).Explain the reactions involved. [Oct 08]

Compound A is a sulphate compound of group II element. This compound is also called

as Blue Vitriol. The compound undergoes decomposition at various temperatures.


A bluish white metal when treated with dilute nitric acid gives (A) along with zinc nitrate
and water. With very dilute nitric acid it gives (B) along with zinc nitrate and water. The metal
when heated with air gives (C). What are (A), (B) and (C)? Explain the reactions. [Oct 09]

f Block Elements
5 Mark Questions
1.

Compare the points of similarities and differences between lanthanides and actinides

(any five points).

[March 06]
(OR)

2.

Compare properties of lanthanides and actinides.

[June 08]

3.

Discuss the consequences of lanthanide contraction. [June 06, March 09]

(OR)

4.

Bring out the consequences of lanthanide contraction.

[March 07]

(OR)
5.

What is lanthanide contraction? Discuss its causes and any two consequences. [Oct 07]

6.

Describe the extraction of lanthanides from monazite sand. [Oct 06, June 07]

7.

Discuss the position of lanthanides in the periodic table.

8.

Discuss the Oxidation state of lanthanides and write any three uses of lanthanides. [Sep

08]

9.

Write the uses of lanthanides.

[June 09, Oct 09]

(OR)

[March 08]

10.

Write the uses of lanthanides and actinides.

COORDINATION COMPOUNDS AND BIO-COORDINATION

COMPOUNDS
5 Mark Questions
1.

Explain the postulates of Werners theory. [March 06, June 06, 07, Oct 07, June 08, Oct

09]
2.

For the complex K 4 [Fe(CN) 6 ] and [Cu(NH 3 ) 4 ] SO 4 mention

a) IUPAC name

b) Central metal ion

a.

d) Ligand

e) Co-ordination number.

3.

Mention the type of hybridization, magnetic property and geometry of the following

complexes using VB theory.

[FeF 6 ] 4-

(i)
4.

[March 06, 09]

ii) [Fe (CN) 6 ] 4-

[June 06, March 07, June 08]

Apply VB theory to find out the geometry of [Ni(NH 3 ) 4 ]2+ and calculate its magnetic

moment.
6.

[Oct 06, March 07, Oct 07, 09]

Using VB theory explain why [Ni (CN) 4 ] 2- is diamagnetic whereas [Ni (NH 3 ) 4 ] 2+ is

paramagnetic.

5.

c) Geometry of the complex

[Oct 06]

Explain coordination & ionization isomerism with suitable examples. [June 07, March

08, Oct 08, June 09]

7.

How is chlorophyll important in environment chemistry? Mention its functions.[March 08]

8.

Explain the following terms i) neutral ligand

compounds. [Oct 08]

ii) Chelates iii) Co-ordination

9.

Give the postulates of valence bond theory? [March 09]

10.

In the coordination complex [ Co (NH 3 ) 6 ] CI 3 mention the following (a) IUPAC name (b)

Ligand (c) Central metal ion (d) Co-ordination number (e) nature of complex [June 09]

Nuclear Chemistry
3 Mark Questions
1.

Explain the principle behind the Hydrogen bomb.

[March 06]

2.

What is the Q value of a nuclear reaction?

3.

Give any three differences between chemical reactions and nuclear reactions. [Oct 06]

4.

The atomic mases of Li, He and proton are 7.01823 amu. 4.00387 amu and 1.00715

[June 06]

amu. respectively. Calculate the energy evolved in the reaction. [March 07]
5.

Calculate the disintegration constant in seconds if half-life period is 100 seconds.

a.

[June 07, 09]

6.

In the following radioactive decay:

7.

Calculate the number of and particles emitted in the conversion of

[Oct 07]
232
90 Th

to

208
.
82 pb

[March 08]
198
79 Au

8.

Half-life period of

9.

The decay constant for 6 C14 is 2.31 10-4 year-1. Calculate the half-life period. [Oct 08]

10.

How many and particles will be emitted by an element

isotope of
11.

206
?
82 B

nucleus is 150 days. Calculate its average life. [June 08]

218
84 A

in changing to a stable

[March 09]

Calculate the Q value of the following nuclear reaction.

[Oct 09]

5 Mark Questions
1.

How are radioactive isotopes useful in medicine? [March 06, June 09]

2.

Write a note on radio carbon dating. [June 06, Oct 06, 07, March 08]

3.

Explain nuclear fission reaction with example.

4.

Explain the principle underlying the function of hydrogen bomb. [March 07]

5.

Explain nuclear reaction takes place in Sun. [June 07]

6.

Give the applications of radioactive isotopes in the study of (i) Mechanism of photo

[June 08]

synthesis in plants (ii) hydrolysis of ester [Oct 08]

7.

Distinguish chemical reactions from nuclear reactions.

[March 09, Oct 09]

Solid State II
3 Mark Questions
1. What are superconductors? Give any one of its applications. [March 06, June 06, Oct 08,
June 09]
2. What is vitreous state?

[Oct 06, 07]

3. Determine the number of CsCl units per unit cell. CsCl has BCC arrangement.
a. [March 07]
4. What is meant by superconducting transition temperature? [June 07]
5. Write short note on molecular crystals. [March 08]
6. Write note on Frenkel defect. [June 08]
7. Sketch the following lattices. (a) Simple Cubic (b) Face Centred cubic (c)Body centred
cubic. [March 09]
8. How are Glasses are formed? [Oct 09]

5 Mark Questions

1. Explain Schottky and Frenkel defects. [March 06, Oct 08, March 09]
2. Explain Braggs spectrometer method. [June 06, Oct 06, 07, March 08, June 09, Oct 09]

3. Explain the nature of glass. [March 07]

4. Write the properties of ionic crystals.

[June 07]

5. What are super conductors? Write their uses. [June 08]

Thermodynamics - II
3 Mark Questions
1. What is entropy? What is its unit? [March 06]
(OR)
2. Give entropy statement of second law of thermodynamics. Mention the unit of entropy also.
[Oct 08]
3. What is Gibbs free energy? [June 06]
4. What types of liquids or substances deviate from Troutons Rule? [Oct 06]
5. Give the Kelvin- Planck statement of second law of thermodynamics. [March 07]
6. State Clausius statement of second law of thermodynamics. [June 07]
7. What is the entropy change of an engine that operates at 100C when 453.6 kcal of heat is
supplied to it? [Oct 07, 09]
8. Calculate the molar heat of vaporization of the ideal liquid CCl 4 (Boiling point of CCl 4 is 76.7C)
[March 08]
9. H and S value of a reaction at 300 K are -10 k cal mole-1 and 20 cal deg -1 mole-1 res.
Calculate G Value. [June 08]
10. Calculate the entropy change involved in the conversion of 1 mole of ice at 0C and 1 atm to
liquid at 0C and 1 atm. the enthalpy of fusion per mole of ice is 6008 J mol-1. [March 09]
11. State Troutons rule. [June 09]

5 Mark Questions
1. Write the various statements of second law of thermodynamics. [March 06, June 06, Oct 06,
March 08, Oct 09].
2. Define free energy. Discuss its characteristics. [Mar 07, June 07, Oct 07, June 09].
3. Define entropy. Discuss any five characteristics of entropy. [June 08, Oct 08 , March 09].

Chemical Equilibrium
3 Mark Questions
B (g) is 2.5 10-2. The rate constant of the forward
1. The equilibrium constant K c for A (g)
reaction is 0.05 sec-1. Calculate the rate constant of the reverse reaction. [March 06]

2HI the number of moles of H 2 , I 2 and HI are 1, 2, 3 moles

2. In the equilibrium H 2 + I 2
respectively. Total pressure of the reaction mixture is 60 atm. Calculate the partial pressures of H 2 ,
I 2 and HI in the mixture. [June 06]
3. Write the equilibrium constants K c for the following reactions: [

Oct 06]

4. State Le Chattiers principle. [March 07]

5. What happens when n g = 0, n g = -ve, n g = +ve in a gaseous reaction? [June 07]
6. Define reaction quotient.

[Oct 07]

7. What are the relations between formation and dissociation equilibrium constant? Give an
example.

[March 08]

8. What is reaction quotient? How is it related to equilibrium constant. [June 08]

9. Dissociation of PCl 5 decreases in presence of increase in Cl 2 why? [March 09]

 3C at 25C, a 3 litre volume reaction vessel contains 1, 2 and 4

10. For the reaction A + B
moles of A, B and C respectively at equilibrium, calculate the equilibrium constant K c of the reaction
at 25C. [Oct 09]
11. Dissociation equilibrium constant of HI is 2.06 10-2 at 458C. At equilibrium, concentration of
HI and I 2 are 0.36 M and 0. 15 M respectively. What is the equilibrium concentration of H 2 at
458C? [June 09]
12. What is equilibrium constant? [Oct 09].

5 Mark Questions
1. Derive the relation K p = K c (RT)n (g) for a general Chemical equilibrium reaction. [March 06,
June 07, Oct 08].
2. Apply Le Chatelier principle to Habers process of manufacture of ammonia.
[June 06, March 08]
(OR)
3. Apply Le Chatelier principle to Habers process of manufacture of ammonia.
4. The dissociation equilibrium constant of HI is 2.06 10-2 at 458 K. At equilibrium the
concentrations of HI and I 2 are 0.36 M and 0.15 M respectively. What is the equilibrium
concentration of H 2 at 458 K? [Oct 06]
5. Derive the expression for Kc and Kp for the decomposition of PCl 5 . [March 07]
6. Apply Le Chateliers principle to contact process of manufacture of SO 3 . Contact Process
[Oct 07, June 08, March 09]
(OR)

7. Apply Le Chateliers principle to contact process of manufacture of SO 3 . Contact Process

[Oct 07, June 08 ]

8. Discuss the effect of temperature and pressure on the following equilibrium. [June 09]
N 2 O 4 (g)

2 NO 2

(g)

H = + 59. 0 kJ/mole

9. Derive the expression for K c and K p for the formation of HI.

[Oct 09].

Chemical Kinetics
3 Mark Questions
1. Give any three examples for opposing reactions. [March 06, June 09]
2. The half-life period of a first order reaction is 20 mins. Calculate the rate constant. [March 06]
3. Write a note on consecutive reactions. [June 06, Oct 06, 09]
4. The initial rate of a first order reaction is 5.2 10 -6 mol lit -1 s-1 at 298 K, when the initial

concentration of the reactant is 2.6 10 -3 mol lit -1. Calculate the first order rate constant of the
reaction at the same temperature. [June 06]

5. Show that for a first order reaction time required for 99% completion is twice the time required
for 90% completion of the reaction. [Oct 06]
6. What are parallel reactions? Give an example. [March 07]
7. Write the Arrhenius equation and explain the terms. [March 07, 09]
8. Define order of a reaction? [June 07, 08, March 09]
9. What are opposing reaction? Give an example. [June 07]
10. What are simple and complex reactions? [Oct 07, 08]
11. Define Activation energy (or) What is meant by energy of Activation. [Oct 07, March 08, Oct 08]
12. What is a pseudo first order reaction? [March 08, June 09, Oct 09]
13. Derive the relation between half life and rate constant for first order reaction. [June 08]

5 Mark Questions

1. Give the characteristics of order of a reaction. [March 06, Oct 08]

2. Explain the experimental determination of rate constant for the decomposition of hydrogen
peroxide in aqueous solutions. [June 06, Oct 07]
3. Discuss the characteristics of a first order reaction. [Oct 06]
4. Explain the experimental determination of rate constant of acid hydrolysis of methyl acetate.
[March 07]
5. State the differences between simple and complex reactions. [June 07]
6. Write notes on i) consecutive reactions ii) parallel reactions iii) opposing reactions. [March 08]
(OR)
7. Explain various type of complex reactions and give one example for each. [June 08]
8. Derive the expression for the rate constant of a first order reaction? [June 09]
9. Compound A reacts by first order kinetics. At 25C, the rate constant of the reaction is 0.45 sec.
What is the half-life period of A at 25C? What is the time required to have 12.5% unreacted A for
first order reaction? [March 09]
10. A first order reaction is 75% complete in 100 minutes. What are the rate constant and half-life
period of the reaction? [Oct 09]

Surface Chemistry
3 Mark Questions
1. What is electrophoresis? [March 06]
2. What are emulsions? [June 06]
3. Write a note on auto-catalyst. [Oct 06]

4. Why is a colloidal system of gas in gas does not exist? [March 07]
5. What is catalytic poison? Give an example. [June 07]
6. What is tanning? [Oct 07]
7. What are heterogeneous catalysis? Give an example.

[March 08]

8. Write a note on promoters? Give an example. [June 08]

9. What is electro dialysis? [Oct 08]
10. What is peptisation? [March 09]
11. What is Brownian movement? Give reason. [June 09]
12. Give any three differences between physical adsorption and chemical adsorption. [Oct 09]

5 Mark Questions
1. Write briefly about the adsorption theory of catalysis. [March 06, 09]
2. Write any three methods for the preparation of colloids by dispersion methods.
[June 06, March 08]
3. Write any two chemical methods for the preparation of colloids. [Oct 06, June 07]
4. Write briefly on intermediate compound formation theory of catalyst with an example. [March 07,
Oct 08]
5. What is electro-osmosis? Explain. [Oct 07, June 08]
6. Distinguish between physical adsorption and chemical adsorption. [June 09]
7. Write notes on a (i) Auto catalyst,

(ii) Promoters.

[Oct 09]

Electrochemistry I
3 Mark Questions

1. State Faradays first and second laws of electrolysis. [March 06]

2. State Kohlrauschs law.

[June 06, Oct 08, 09]

3. What is meant by common ion effect? [Oct 06, June 07, Oct 07, March 08]
4. The mass of the substance deposited by the passage of 10 ampere of current for 2 hours 40
minutes and 50 seconds is 9.65 g. calculate the electrochemical equivalent. [March 07]
5. State Ostwald dilution law

[March 09]

6. Define equivalent conductance. Give an example. [June 08]

7. Define electro chemical equivalent. What is its unit?

[June 09]

5 Mark Questions
1. Derive and explain Ostwalds dilution law. [March 06, 07, Oct 08]
2. Explain Ostwalds theory of indicators.
3. Derive Henderson equation.

[June 06]

[Oct 06, June 07, March 08]

4. Explain Quinonoid theory of indicators.

[Oct 07, June 08, March 09]

5. Write the Postulates of Arrhenius theory of electrolytic dissociation. [June 09]

6. Explain the buffer action of acidic buffer with an example. [Oct 09]

Problem Questions
What is the pH of a solution containing 0.5 M propionic acid and 0.5 M sodium propionate? The
K a of propionic acid is 1.34 10 -5. [March 06]

Find the pH of a buffer solution containing 0.20 mole per litre sodium acetate and 0.15 mole per
litre acetic acid. K a for acetic acid is 1.8 10-5. [June 06, Oct 06, 07]

Calculate the pH of the buffer solution containing 0.04 M NH 4 Cl and 0.02 M NH 4 OH. For NH 4
OH K b is 1.8 10-5. [March 07]

 Equivalent conductivity of acetic acid at infinite dilution is 390.7 for 0.1 M acetic acid. The
equivalent conductance is 5.2 mho cm2 gm equiv-1. Calculate the degree of dissociation and
hydrogen ion (H+) concentration. [June 07]

An electric current is passed through three cells in series containing respectively the solutions of
copper sulphate, silver nitrate and potassium iodide. What weights of silver and iodine will be
liberated while 1.25 gm of copper is being deposited? [March 08]
The equivalent conductance of HCl, CH 3 COONa and NaCl at infinite dilution are 426.16, 91.0
and 126.45 ohm-1 cm2 (gram equivalent)-1 respectively. Calculate the equivalent conductance of
acetic acid. [June 08]

Find the pH of a buffer solution containing 0.30 mole per litre of CH 3 COONa and 0.15 mole per
litre of CH 3 COOH. K a for acetic acid is 1.8 10-5. [Oct 08]

0.1978 g of copper is deposited by a current of 0.2 ampere in 50 minutes. What is the

electrochemical equivalent of copper? [March 09]

Calculate the pH of 0.1 M acetic acid solution. Dissociation constant of acetic acid is
1.8 10-5. [June 09]

0.04 N solution of a weak acid has a specific conductance of 4 10-4 mho. cm-1. The degree of
dissociation of the acid at this dilution is 0.05. calculate the equivalent conductance of the weak
acid at infinite dilution. [Oct 09]

Electrochemistry II
5 Mark Questions
1. Write the IUPAC convention of representation of a cell. [March 06, 07, 09]
2. Derive Nernst equation. [June 06, Oct 06, June 08, Oct 08, March 09]
3. Show that the electrical energy supplied by a cell is equal to the free energy.
(OR)
4. Write a brief account on the relation between EMF and free energy. [Oct 06, 07, June 09]
5. How is e.m.f. of half cell determined?

[March 08]

6. Describe Daniel cell.

[June 07, Oct 09]

7. Write an account on cell terminology.

[June 09]

8. How is standard hydrogen electrode constructed? Explain its function. [Oct 09]

5 Mark Questions

1. Calculate the e.m.f of zinc-silver cell at 25C when [Zn 2+] = 0.10 M and [Ag +] = 10 M. ( Ecell

at 25 C = 1.56 volts). [March 06, June 06, 07, 08 Oct 08]

2. The e.m.f. of the half cell Cu2+ (aq)/ Cu(S) containing 0.01 MCu2+ solution is + 0. 30 1 V.
Calculate the std. emf of the half cell. [March 07]
3. Determine the standard e.m.f. of the cell and standard free energy change of the cell
reaction, Zn, Zn2+ || Ni2+, Ni. The standard reduction potentials (E) of Zn2+, Zn and Ni2+, Ni
half cells are

-0.76 V and -0.25 V respectively. [Oct 07, March 08]

Isomerism in organic Chemistry

3 Mark Questions
1.

Mesotartaric acid is an optically inactive compound with asymmetric carbon atoms.

Justify your answer. [March 06, Oct 06]

2.

Differentiate diastereomer from enantiomer.

[June 06]

3.

Distinguish between racemic and meso forms.

4.

Label the following as E, Z isomers:

5.

What are the conditions for a compound to be optically active? [Oct 07, March 09]

6.

What is racemic mixture? Explain with example? [March 08, June 09, Oct 09]

7.

What are optical isomers? Give an example. [June 08]

[March 07]

[June 07, Oct 08]

5 Mark Questions
1.

Distinguish enantiomers from diastereomers. Give an example each. [March 06, 08]

2.

Distinguish racemic form from Meso form with suitable example. [Oct 06]

3.

Discuss the optical isomerism in tartaric acid. [June 06, 08, Oct 08 March 09]

4.

Describe the conformation of cyclohexanol. Comment on their stability. [March 07]

5.

Illustrate geometrical isomerism with an example. [Oct 07, June 09]

(OR)

6.

Write a note on Cis-Trans Isomerism.

[Oct 09]

7.

Explain internal and external compensation with suitable examples. [June 07]

Hydroxy Derivatives
3 Mark Questions
1.

How can the consumption of alcohol by a person be detected? [March 06]

2.

How will you convert phenol to phenolphthalein?

(OR)

3.

How is phenolphthalein prepared? [March 06, June 06, 09]

4.

Why is glycol more viscous than ethanol? [June 06]

5.

Given a brief account on coupling reaction of phenol with benzene diazonium chloride.

[Oct 06]
(OR)
6.

Write the dye test for phenol. [Oct 07, March 09]

7.

Give any three uses of benzyl alcohol.

8.

What happens when glycerol reacts with KHSO 4 ?

[Oct 06]
[March 07]

9.

Phenol is insoluble in NaHCO 3 solution but acetic acid is soluble. Give reason. [March

07]
10.

Explain Dows process? [June 07]

11.

How will you convert C 2 H 5 OH to C 2 H 5 OC 2 H 5 ?

12.

How is allyl alcohol obtained from glycerol?

13.

How is ethylene glycol converted into di oxan?

14.

Alcohols cannot be used as a solvent for Grignard reagents. Why? [March 08]

15.

How is glycerol synthesized from propylene? [June 08]

16.

Write a note on Kolbes reaction

17.

How is terylene prepared from glycol?

18.

How will you covert 2 methyl 2 propanol into 2 methyl propene, [June 09]

19.

What happens when ethylene reacts with cold dilute alkaline KMnO 4 ?

[June 07]

[Oct 07]
[March 08, Oct 08]

[June 08]
[March 09]

Problem Questions

An organic compound (A) of molecular formula C 3 H 8 O gives turbidity within 5 10 min

or reaction with anhydrous ZnCl 2 / HCl. Compound (A) on treatment with sodium hypochlorite
gives a carbonyl compound (B) which on further chlorination gives compound (C) of molecular
formula C 3 H 3 OCl 3 . Identify (A), (B) and (C). Explain the reactions. [March 06]

An organic compound (A) C 2 H 6 O liberates hydrogen on treatment with metallic sodium.

(A) on mild oxidation gives (B) C 2 H 4 O which answers iodoform test. (B) when treated with
conc. H 2 SO 4 . Undergoes polymerisation to give (C), a cyclic compound. Identify (A), (B) and
(C) and explain the reactions. [June 06]

An organic compound (A) or molecular formula C 2 H 6 O. on treatment with PCl 5 gives

compound (B). Compound (B) reacts with KCN to give a compound (C) of molecular formula
C 3 H 5 N which undergoes acid hydrolysis to give compound (D) which on treatment with
Sodalime gives a hydrocarbon. Identify (A), (B), (C) and (D) and explain the reactions. [June
06]


An organic compound (A) of molecular formula C 6 H 6 O gives violet colouration with
neutral FeCl 3 . Compound A on treatment with metallic Na gives compound (B). Compound (B)
on treatment with CO 2 at 400 K under pressure gives (C) C 7 H 6 O 3 . This product on acidification
gives compound (D) which is used in medicine. Identify (A) (B) (C) and (D) and explain the
reactions. [Oct 06]

An organic compound A of molecular formula C 3 H 6 O on reduction with LiAlH 4 gives B.

Compound B gives blue colour in Victor Meyers test and also forms a chloride C with SOCl 2 .
The chloride on treatment with alcoholic KOH gives D. Identify A, B, C and D and explain the
reactions. [March 07]

An organic compound A (C 6 H 6 O)gives maximum of two isomers B and C when an

alkaline solution of A is refluxed with chloroform at 333 K. B on oxidation gives an acid D. The
acid D is also obtained by treating sodium salt of A with CO 2 under pressure. Identify A, B, C
and D and explain the reactions. [March 07]

An organic compound (A) C 3 H 8 O answer Lucas test-within 5-10 minutes and on

oxidation forms B(C 3 H 6 O). This on further oxidation forms C(C 2 H 4 O 2 ) which gives
effervescence with Na 2 CO 3 B also undergoes iodoform reaction. Identify A, B and C. Explain
the conversion of A to B and C. [June 07, 09]

An organic compound (A) gives maximum of two isomers (B) and (C) when an alkaline
solution of (A) is refluxed with CCl 4 . (A) also reacts with C 6 H 5 N 2 Cl to give the compound (D)
which is a red orange dye. Identity (A), (B), (C) and (D). Explain with suitable chemical
reactions. [Oct 07]

Compound A with molecular formula C 3 H 6 is obtained from petroleum. When A is

treated with chlorine at 773 K compound B of molecular formula C 3 H 5 Cl is obtained. When B is
treated with Na 2 CO 3 solution at 773 K/12 atm. it gives the compound C with molecular formula
C 3 H 6 O. C on treatment with HOCl followed by hydrolysis with NaOH gives D having molecular
formula C 3 H 8 O 3 . Find A, B, C and D. Explain the reaction [March 08]

Two isomers (A) and (B) have the same molecular formula C 4 H 10 O. (A) when heated
with copper at 573 K gives an alkene (C) of molecular formula C 4 H 8 . (B) on heating with copper
at 573 K gives (D) of molecular formula C 4 H 8 O which does not reduce Tollens reagent but
answers iodoform test. Identify (A), (B), (C) and (D) and explain the reactions. [March 09]

An organic compound (A) of molecular formula C 2 H 6 O liberates hydrogen with metallic

sodium. Compound (A) on heating with excess of conc. H 2 SO 4 at 440 K gives an alkene (B).
Compound (B) when oxidised by Baeyers reagent gives compound (C). Identify A, B, C and
explain the above reactions.


Compound (A) of molecular formula C 3 H 8 O liberates hydrogen with sodium metal. (A)
with P/I 2 gives (B). Compound (B) on treatment with silver nitrite gives (C) which gives blue
colour with nitrous acid. Identify (A), (B), (C) and explain the reactions. [Oct 09]

Ethers
3 Mark Questions
1.

How do ethers react with HI? Give the significance of the reaction. [March 06]

2.

Discuss the isomerism in ethers.

3.

Distinguish between anisole and diethyl ether. [Oct 06, 08, 09 June 09]

4.

How does diethyl ether react with the following reagents. [March 07]

5.

Give any three methods of preparing diethyl ether. [June 07, March 08]

6.

Give any two methods of preparation of anisole and explain the reaction of HI with

[June 06, Oct 07]

anisole. [June 08, March 09]

Carbonyl Compounds
3 Mark Questions
1.

Give the IUPAC names for the following: i) Crotonaldehyde

iii)Phenyl acetaldehyde.
2.

ii) Methyl n-propyl ketone

[March 06]

How is urotropine prepared? Mention its use.

(OR)

3.

How does formaldehyde react with ammonia? [Oct 06, June 06, Mar 08, June 09]

4.

What is formalin? Write its use.

5.

How is acetophenone prepared by Friedel- crafts method? [March 07, 09]

6.

What is Rosenmunds reduction? What is the purpose of adding BaSO 4 in it? [Oct 07]

7.

Explain haloform reaction with an example.

[June 07]

[Oct 08]

8.

Write two tests to Identify aldehydes.

[June 08]

5 Mark Questions
1.

Explain the mechanism of Cannizzaro reaction.

[March 06, June 08, 09]

2.

Write the mechanism of crossed aldol condensation of acetone. [June 06]

3.

Explain the mechanism of aldol condensation of acetaldehyde. [ Oct 06, March 07,

June 07, Oct 08]

4.

Give the mechanism for Claisen or Claisen-Schmidt reaction. [Oct 07]

5.

Write the Comparison of aldehydes and ketones. [March 08]

6.

Explain Popotts rule with an example. [March 09]

7.

Write notes on (i) Stephens reaction. (ii) Perkins reaction.

Problem Questions

An organic compound (A) of molecular formula C 7 H 6 O is not reduced by Fehlings

solution but will undergo Cannizzaro reaction. Compound (A) reacts with Aniline to give
compound (B). Compound (A) also reacts with Cl 2 in the presence of catalyst to give compound
(C). Identify (A), (B), and (C) and explain the reactions. [March 06]

An organic compound (A) C 7 H 6 O reduces Tollens reagent. On treating with an alkali

compound (A) forms (B) and (C). (B) on treating with sodalime forms benzene and (C) C 7 H 8 O is
an antiseptic. Identify compounds (A), (B) and (C). Explain the reactions.
[Oct 06]

An aromatic aldehyde (A) of molecular formula C 7 H 6 O which has the smell of bitter
almonds on treatment with (CH 3 CO) 2 O and CH 3 COONa to give compound (B) which is an
aromatic unsaturated acid. (A) also reacts with (A) in the presence of alc. KCN to give dimer
(C). Identity (A), (B) and (C). Explain the reactions. [Oct 07]

Compound A with molecular formula C 7 H 6 O reduces Tollens reagent and also gives
Cannizzaro reaction. (A) on oxidation gives the compound (B) with molecular formula C 7 H 6 O 2 .
Calcium salt of (B) on dry distillation gives compound (C) with molecular formula C 13 H 10 O. Find
(A), (B) and (C). Explain the reactions. [March 08]


Compound (A) of molecular formula C 7 H 8 is treated, with chlorine and then with NaOH
to get compound (B) of molecular formula C 7 H 8 O. (B) on oxidation by acidified K 2 Cr 2 O 7 gives
compound (C) of molecular formula C 7 H 6 O. Compound (C) on treatment with 50% caustic soda
gives the compound (B) and also (D). Find (A), (B), (C) and (D). Explain the reactions. [June
08]

Compound (A) having the molecular formula C 2 H 4 O reduces tollens reagent. (A) on
treatment with HCN followed by hydrolysis gives the compound (B) with molecular formula
C 3 H 6 O 3 . Compound (B)on oxidation by Fentons reagent gives the compound (C) with the
molecular formula C 3 H 4 O 3 . Find (A) (B) and (C). Explain the reactions. [June 08, Oct 08]

An organic compound (A) C 7 H 8 O liberates hydrogen with metal sodium. (A) on

treatment with acidic potassium dichromate gives (B) (C 7 H 6 O).Compound (B) when treated with
conc. NaOH/KOH gives (A). (B) with acetic anhydride in the presence of sodium acetate gives
(C) of molecular formula (C 9 H 8 O 2 ). Identify (A), (B), and (C). Explain the reactions involved.
[Oct 08]

An aromatic compound (A) with molecular formula C 7 H 6 O has the smell of bitter
almonds. (A) reacts with Cl 2 in the absence of catalyst to give (B) and in the presence of
catalyst compound (A) reacts with chlorine to give (C). Identify (A), (B) and (C). Explain the
reactions. [March 09]

An organic compound (A) C 7 H 6 O forms a bisulphite. A when treated with alcoholic KCN
forms (B) C 14 H 12 O 2 and A on refluxing with sodium acetate and acetic anhydride forms an acid
(C) C 9 H 8 O 2 . Identify (A) (B) and (C). Explain the conversion of (A) to (B) and (C). [June 07]

An organic compound (A) C 2 H 3 OCI on treatment with Pd and BaSO 4 gives (B) C 2 H 4 O
which answers iodoform test. (B) when treated with conc. H 2 SO 4 undergoes polymerisation to
give (C) a cyclic compound. Identify (A), (B) and (C) and explain the reaction. [Oct 09]

Carboxylic Acids
3 Mark Questions
1.

What is trans-esterification? [March 06]

2.

What is meant by esterification reaction? Write the equation. [June 06]

3.

Write a note on HVZ reaction.

[Oct 06]

4.

Mention the uses of oxalic acid.

[March 07, 09]

5.

Give the source and trivial name of [June 07]

6.

Formic acid reduces Tollens reagent but acetic acid does not. Give reasons.

[Oct 07, 08, 09]

7.

What is the reaction of lactic acid with dil H 2 SO 4 [March 08]

8.

How methyl salicylate prepared? [June 08]

9.

Write two tests to identify carboxylic acids. [June 09]

5 Mark Questions
1.

How is lactic acid manufactured in large scale? How can it be converted into cyclic

diester?

[March 06]

2.

Explain the reducing property of formic acid. [June 08, Oct 08, June 09]

3.

Give the mechanism of esterification of Carboxylic acid with alcohol. [March 06, June 06,

March 08, Oct 09]

4.

How can salicylic acid be converted to i) Aspirin ii) 2, 4, 6 tribromophenol iii) Methyl

salicylate? [June 06]

5.

How is benzoic acid obtained from

[Oct 06, 09]

6.

Discuss the isomerism exhibited by carboxylic acid. [Oct 06]

7.

Distinguish between formic acid and acetic acid. [March 07, June 08]

8.

What happens when lactic acid is treated with dil. i)H 2 SO 4 ii)PCl 5 iii) acidified KMnO 4

[March 07, June 09]

9.

How are the following conversions carried out? [June 07]

10.

How is oxalic acid manufactured from sodium formate?

11.

Write the mechanism of bromination of salicylic acid. [Oct 07, 08]

12.

How the following conversions are takes place. [ March 08]

[Oct 07]

13.

What happens i) Oxalic acid is treated with NH 3 ii) Benzoic acid is treated with PCl 5 .

[June 08]
14.

How are the following conversions carried out? [March 06, 09]

15.

Explain the Mechanism of Kolbes reaction. [March 09]

Organic Nitrogen Compounds

3 Mark Questions
1.

How will you convert acetamide to methyl amine? Give equation. [March 06]

2.

An organic compound (A) having molecular formula C 2 H 7 N is treated with nitrous acid

to give (B) of molecular formula C 2 H 6 O which answers iodoform test. Identify (A) and (B) and
explain the reaction. [June 06]
3.

What is Gabriel phthalimide synthesis? [Oct 06, March 07, Oct 07, 08]

4.

Explain diazotisation with a suitable example. [June 07, 09]

5.

When benzamide is treated with bromine and alkali gives compound A. Also when

benzamide is reduced by LiAl/H 4 . Compound B is formed. Find A and B. Write the equations.
[March 08]
6.

Zn / Hg
(O )
2
C. Identify A, B and C. [June 08]
C 6 H 5 CH 2 NH 2
A
B
HCI

7.

An aromatic primary amine A with molecular formula C 6 H 7 N undergoes diazotization to

HNO

give B. B when treated with hypo phosphorous acid gives C. Identify A, B and C.[March 09].

8.

An aromatic simplest nitro compound A on reduction using Sn HCI gives B. B undergoes

carbylamine reaction. Identify A and B. Give any one use of compound A. [Oct 09]

5 Mark Questions
1.

Distinguish between primary, secondary and tertiary amines. [March 06, June 06, Oct

07, June 09, Oct 09]

2.

How are the following conversions carried out? [Oct 06]

3.

Write a note on the reduction of nitrobenzene under different conditions. [March 07]

4.

How are the following conversions carried out? [June 07]

5.

How are (i) phenol (ii) chlorobenzene, (iii) biphenyl prepared by using benzene

diazonium chloride? [March 08]

6.

How does nitrous acid react with primary, secondary and tertiary amine? [June 08]

7.

Explain the following reactions in aniline: [Oct 08]

8.

Coupling reaction

9.

Explain Gabriels phthalimide synthesis and mustard oil reaction. [March 09]

ii)Schotten-Baumann reaction iii)Carbylamine reaction

Bio Molecules
5 Mark Questions
1.

Discuss the structure of fructose in detail. [March 06, 07, Oct 07, 08, June 09, Oct 09]

2.

Prove the structure of glucose. [June 06, March 09]

3.

What is a peptide bond? Illustrate the formation of a peptide bond in glycyl alanine.

Draw the structures of glucose and fructose.

4.

[Oct 06]

Outline the classification of carbohydrates giving an example for each. [June 07, March

08, June 08]

Chemistry in Action
3 Mark Questions
1.

How is Dacron prepared? Give any one of its uses.

2.

Write a brief note on Buna-S.

3.

Write a brief note on Antiseptic.

[March 06]

[June 06]
[Oct 06]
(OR)

4.

Why are iodo form and phenolic solutions called antiseptics? [March 08]

5.

What are chromophores? Give two examples. [March 07, June 09]

6.

What are anaesthetics? Give one example. [June 07, 08]

7.

In what way are antacids important? [Oct 07]

8.

How is nylon-66 prepared? Give its use. [March 09]

9.

What are artificial sweetening agents? Give two examples. [Oct 09]

5 Mark Questions
1.

Explain briefly the characteristics of rocket propellants. [March 06, June 06, 07, Oct 07,

June 08, March 09]

2.

Illustrate with suitable examples the term Anaesthetics. [Oct 06]

3.

Write briefly on Buna rubbers. [March 07, 08, Oct 08]

4.

Explain briefly on colour and structure of dyes. [Oct 08, 09]

5.

What are the characteristics of Dyes?

[June 09].